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opportune definition

op·por·tune (äp′ər to̵̅o̅n, -tyo̵̅o̅n)

adjective

  1. right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances: said of time
  2. happening or done at the right time; seasonable; well-timed; timely

Etymology: ME < MFr < L opportunus, lit., at or before the port < ob- (see ob-) + portus, port

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